German Conversation · Level 75
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German word
Erfinder
Pronunciation
IPA/ɛɐ̯ˈfɪndɐ/
Meaning
- masculine nouninventor
Example
Der Erfinder erklärte seine Idee.
The inventor explained his idea.
More examples
Der Erfinder präsentierte seinen Prototyp auf der Messe.
The inventor presented his prototype at the trade fair.
Core concept
A person at a workbench turns an original idea into a working device or practical method.
Common phrases
bekannter Erfinder
well-known inventor
Erfinder des Radios
inventor of the radio
erfahrener Erfinder
experienced inventor
Similar words
Entwickler: Someone who designs and builds working software or machines.
Gründer: Someone who establishes and begins operating a new business or organization.
Innovator: Someone who puts fresh ideas or methods into practice.
Definition in German
Eine Person, die etwas Neues erfindet oder zum ersten Mal technisch oder praktisch umsetzt.
Word origin
Erfinder is formed from the German verb "erfinden" with the agent suffix "-er", which commonly makes a noun for a person who performs an action.
Usage tips
- "Erfinder" commonly refers to the person credited with a new invention, while "Entwickler" usually refers to someone who develops or improves it.
Other meanings
- originatornoun
Opposites
- Nachahmerimitatornoun
Related words
- erfindeninventverb
- Erfindergeistinventive spiritnoun
- Erfindungsreichtuminventivenessnoun